Conceptual Framework for IT-based Supply Chain Management System (Navy of the Army of the I.R. of Iran)

Information is identified as one of the major components of every supply chain. Coordination of integration foundation in supply chain management is realized in the light of information. Emergence of any problem and information gap brings about fluctuations and repeated interruptions for the chain. Consequently, both IT and comprehensive information system play a major role within the supply chain management. Currently, development of IT specially internet, increase in the speed of information processing and shortage of personnel entail resulting need for information in supply chain management so that it can cover all activities of a supply chain (Day Ferdeudel, 2006).Main objective of such a system is to integrate all sectors, resources and functions in a single information system so that all logistic needs can be met. To this end, development and implementation of an appropriate supply chain for the Navy of the Iranian Army is unavoidable so that measures such as controlling what is available and selection of appropriate supplier can be facilitated.To carry out this applied and descriptive study, first library research on the dimensions of conceptual framework for supply chain management system as to the Navy was carried out. Then, the library research findings were converted into a questionnaire administrated among the authorities.Out of the data analysis, an appropriate conceptual framework was designed for the Navy on the basis of Delphi test. The designedframework enjoys five axes including: security, technology, culture, organizational structure and finance.It is concluded that successful use of It in the Navy supply chain management system requires due attention to the suggested axes. Any weakness in any of these axes will cause the IT-based supply chain management project doom to failure.